About the course

Drive change for regions of the future via research. The planning profession demands real-world solutions for the constantly changing environment we live in. Conduct research that advances the way town planners approach complex issues, and provide insights into the evolving needs of diverse communities and regions, in Australia and globally. In this program you will:

　　Complete one required research course and an original thesis on a topic of your choice, from coastal management to water allocation and planning, urban planning, design issues, dispute resolution, and more

　　Develop advanced skills in research design, analysis and written communication

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (July), 2022	South Brisbane
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Sippy Downs
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Hervey Bay
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Gympie
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Caboolture
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Hervey Bay
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Sippy Downs
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Gympie
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Caboolture
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Hervey Bay
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Sippy Downs
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Gympie
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Caboolture
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Gympie
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Hervey Bay
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Caboolture
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Sippy Downs

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the Sunshine Coast

To be eligible for admission to Master of Regional Planning by Research candidature, applicants are normally required to hold:

　　a Planning Institute of Australia (or other professional planning accreditation body affiliated with the World Planning Schools Association) accredited four-year degree in planning

　　an honours undergraduate degree in a planning-related area and relevant planning experience to the satisfaction of the Program Leader

　　IELTS - Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest

　　TOEFL: Paper-based - Overall score of 575 with minimum essay score of 4

　　TOEFL: Internet-based - Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Sunshine Coast. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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